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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.07, 4,555.58 and 845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.07, 4,555.58 and 845.73 is: 1,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.07 : 4,555.58 = 845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.07/4,555.58 = 845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.07x = 4,555.58 × 845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.07x = 3,852,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,786.44/3,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.59

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